THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Solomon Host, Joyce Konofilia has expressed profound gratitude to the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) for its unwavering support towards the hosting the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands event. Addressing the eight contestants and their delegations with an audience of dignitaries from the national government, the Opposition and Independent groups in…
THE Minister for Culture and Tourism, Choylin Yim Douglas has told the eight contestants of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 that each of them had demonstrated exceptional grace, intelligence and a deep commitment to ensuring a brighter future for their respective country and the wider Pacific Islands region. Delivering her welcome address at…
MISS Solomon Islands, Elsie Polovai has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of Solomon Islands for their unwavering support throughout her pageant journey. Ms Polosovai, who was the third runner-up in this prestigious regional competition, took to social media shortly after the event concluded last Saturday night to share her appreciation. “Thank you so…
MISS Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai has underscored education as not only a right, but the pathway to resilience, innovation and sustainable development and should be protected and embraced for the betterment of the Blue Pacific Ocean. Miss Polosovai was delivering her speech on the crucial subject of education on THursday during the Pre-Pageant Speech and…
THE Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) successfully conducted a workshop on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in Honiara. The workshop, held on 28 and 29 January at the Heritage Park Hotel, coincided with the 25th anniversary of WPS. A total of 50 participants from various government ministries and civil society groups…
A 48-year-old father has been remanded at Auki Correctional Facility for chasing his family with a bush knife after a day of drinking alcohol. Assistance Commissioner (AC) National Capital and Crime Prevention (NCCP) Mr. Simpson Pogeava said, Auki police officers applied for remand after two cases were established recently against the 48-year-old father from West…
SAINT John Dala Catholic School, West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province, officially began its 2025 academic year with a special mass early this week. The mass was attended by students and teachers from both the primary and secondary levels. In an opening statement from the school read out at the mass, it warmly welcomed all students and…
A welcome dinner for the contestants of the 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) was organised by the Government through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday night. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Choylin Yim Douglas hosted the pageants and their supporting delegates at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was…
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Catholic Church of Solomon Islands and the faithful of Holy Name of Mary Tanaghai Parish west of Honiara gathered in great numbers to witness a historic moment of grace and thanksgiving as His Grace, Archbishop Christopher M. Cardone, OP, solemnly dedicated and blessed the newly constructed church building. Assisted…
The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is proud to support hosting the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 in Honiara. The Government is the event’s Platinum Sponsor of SB$2 million to support bringing the event for the first time in Solomon Islands this year. Early this week, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the government is proud…